Bala's Cafe - Glen Eira

The staff are so friendly and generous with the portions. The food is great and the quantity is perfect! Beautiful Thai/Indian dishes! Will definitely return again

I recently dined at a restaurant and was extremely disappointed with the quality of the food. It seemed like they hadn't received a produce delivery in a long time, as the ingredients were in poor condition. The vegetables were soggy and flavorless, and the curry had an unexpectedly sweet taste. The rice was overcooked to the point of being mushy, and the garlic naan was soaked in stale oil. The Thai beef salad was drenched in a sugary oil and was limp and unappetizing. The Lamb Vindaloo tasted like a completely different dish and even had pieces of chicken in it. The curry puffs were not fresh and the spring rolls were frozen on the inside. Unfortunately, two members of our party became ill after the meal. The restaurant was unresponsive to our complaints and refused to make amends. We contacted health authorities in hopes that the restaurant will be forced to improve its cleanliness and food quality. I strongly advise against eating at this establishment unless you want to risk getting sick or losing weight due to a stomach illness.

I have been a patron of this restaurant for a long time and was delighted to find that they were still serving the same delicious Asian cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of options and is perfect for a quick meal on the go. This restaurant does not serve alcohol nor allow outside beverages. You simply walk up to the counter, peruse the menu, place your order, sit down, and enjoy your meal. I personally chose my two favorite dishes, the Thai yellow tofu, mushroom, and spinach curry, as well as the Indian lamb Rogan Josh with rice. I could eat these dishes every day.

Excellent food, great staff, fantastic location. Balas is a staple for locals. Food is served from a bain marie, but is always fresh. There are cooked to order meals as well, like pad thai. The massaman beef is a particular favourite.

Haven’t been here for ages. It used to be great packed every time, great food and good service. Went back tonight after a long time wanted a quick meal before a nearby concert. The place was deserted which is always a good indication of how good or bad the food is. New owners new staff and very bland and boring food. Mango lassi was bland and tasteless. Pad Thai was equally bland. Beef stir fry was also dull and tasteless. So we ate a bland and disappointing meal, reminisced about how good it was in the past and left vowing to never return. There are so many good food choices nearby this isnt one of them